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The Amusement Ride and Tramway (ART) Unit is a specialized Unit within Cal/OSHA that protects and improves the safety of passengers riding amusement rides and passenger tramways. Associate Safety Engineers (Amusement Rides) are in the field every day conducting inspections, investigating accidents and responding to complaints associated with amusement rides and passenger tramways (aka ski lifts and gondolas). Members of the ART team also set and enforce standards, provide outreach, education, and assistance, issue permits, certifications, and approvals.
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Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit (ART), the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey-level safety engineering work pertinent to all aspects of amusement rides and tramways related to the Cal/OSHA program. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) conducts safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and other journey-level assignments, including the most difficult, related to amusement rides and passenger tramways throughout the State. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, ART Policies and Procedures, and DIR-DOSH Directives, and Memorandums.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides):
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1563
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at: 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 700, Santa Ana, CA 92707.
The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is required to perform primarily field work and some office work. Field work is conducted mostly outdoors in a variety of temperature and weather conditions. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) travels throughout the State, primarily in an assigned area, and includes overnight stays of varying length and frequency. May be scheduled to work weekends and/or nights as needed to meet operational needs of the Unit.
The essential functions of the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) require the incumbent to be physically agile, perform work duties in a variety of environments including extreme heat, extreme cold, working at height and navigate various terrain obstacles including wet, icy, and other slippery surfaces. The incumbent will be required to climb structures to access areas for inspection. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and structures. Will be required to participate in work that requires the use of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts or other similar types of equipment needed for access. Must be able to navigate confined areas, crawl spaces, and other areas such as tubes, pits, passages, and shafts. May be required to travel out of state to attend work related meetings, training or other functions.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER (AMUSEMENT RIDES)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518590
Position #(s):
400-458-3898-004
400-458-3898-009
Working Title:
Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides)
Classification:
ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER (AMUSEMENT RIDES) $9,713.00 - $12,151.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.
Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Must take and pass the California Qualified Safety Inspector (QSI) Examination to obtain QSI Certification for Permanent Amusement Rides
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/15/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) must contain a high degree of knowledge related to a variety of amusement ride and tramway systems, and must perform their essential functions while practicing the highest level of personal safety. The incumbent will be required to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to personal fall arrest equipment, safety shoes, high visibility clothing, hard hats, gloves, safety eyewear, hearing protection, face coverings or other PPE as required. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is expected to set a positive example for the regulated community and the public. The incumbent is expected to stay up to date on new technology, processes and procedures used in the amusement ride industry.
The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is expected to maintain the highest level of professionalism, establish positive working relationships and exercise collaborative efforts within the regulated community. The incumbent is expected to maintain confidentiality of Division business and limit their social media presence as it relates to the work of the Department. May be required to meet and confer with high-level industry professionals including but not limited to device manufacturers, Professional Engineers, owners, operators, and other regulators. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) will be expected to represent the Division at industry seminars, training sessions, symposiums, consensus standard meetings and/or other events related to the amusement ride and tramway industry.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• Paid Sick, Vacation and State Holidays.
• 401(k), 457, and ROTH IRA plans.
• Retirement. (CalPERS)
• Military Leave.
• Reimbursement Accounts.
• Public Transit Subsidy.

And many more! Visit www.calhr.ca.gov for a full list of available benefits!
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Certifications Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Diversity and Inclusion Office
(916) 559-6999
DIO@dir.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification
If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
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